You'll have sightseeing choices galore when in Kilkenny City Centre. Kilkenny Castle is a great place to begin here, but there are many other worthy attractions to discover. The Hub, Smithwick's Brewery Tour, and Nowlan Park are not far from the fortified complex and will top off your day nicely.
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The Granville Hotel
Price was $1,411, price is now $1,301 per person
$1,301
per person
Jan 25 - Jan 30
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Phoenix (PHX) to Waterford (WAT)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (938 reviews)
Bad experience at the Carvery and using the elevator and dining with busloads of tourists. Otherwise it was a nice stay.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Cliff House Hotel
Price was $1,803, price is now $1,480 per person
$1,480
per person
Jan 25 - Jan 30
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Phoenix (PHX) to Waterford (WAT)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (286 reviews)
Cliff House was elegant and dramatic. The view from our room took your breath away. The service was unparalleled. A truly delightful stay.
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025
Waterford Marina Hotel
Price was $1,402, price is now $1,312 per person
$1,312
per person
Jan 25 - Jan 30
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Phoenix (PHX) to Waterford (WAT)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
Love staying here, staff lovely, hotel beautiful sitting on the river, always a great stay
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Reviews of Kilkenny Castle
4.7
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
KarenA
Wonderful! Worth the entrance fee. The grounds are beautiful too.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
This castle is amazing. Beautiful grounds. Plan to spend a few Euro to tour the inside of the castle - totally worth the money.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Beautiful, but very short tour that did not require a full night's stay close by unless you plan to do other things in town. Loved the bar at The Hibernian Hotel!
3/5 - Okay
Beth
Too refined - looks more like an office building.
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St. John the Evangelist Church
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Rothe House
You can browse the exhibits at Rothe House, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.
Black Abbey
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National Craft Gallery
You can browse the exhibits at National Craft Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.
Butler House
4.5/5(13 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Kilkenny when you take a trip to Butler House. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.
Best Lodging Options Near Kilkenny Castle
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The Club House Hotel
Patrick Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
Kilford Arms Hotel
John Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
Pembroke Hotel
11 Patrick Street, Kilkenny
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Ormonde Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
1 Ormonde Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
The Hoban Hotel Killkenny
Ring Road, Springhill, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
Hotel Kilkenny
College Road, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
John Street, 69, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
Newpark Hotel
Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
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